Top Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design, implement, and optimize embedded system software for autonomous surface vessels using NixOS. Integrate with hardware, implement controls and sensor fusion, optimize low-bandwidth networking, test and validate software, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and document designs for maritime environments.

Deploy, debug, and improve autonomy software for autonomous surface vessels in real maritime environments. Integrate sensors and hardware, troubleshoot networking and control issues, analyze mission data to optimize autonomy, and collaborate with operators and cross-functional teams to adapt systems to operational needs.

Develop and maintain software across embedded, systems, and application layers for autonomous maritime platforms. Interface with sensors, actuators, networking, and onboard compute. Design distributed services, improve performance, reliability, and observability, and support lab and field testing alongside cross-functional teams.

Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services and web applications for DoD/Intelligence programs. Mentor junior engineers, define technical direction, collaborate with analysts and stakeholders, and deliver containerized, high-performance solutions supporting the warfighter.

Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and web applications for DoD/Intelligence programs. Lead teams, mentor juniors, collaborate with analysts/operators, ensure reliability and performance, and deliver containerized deployments supporting warfighter missions.

Develop, integrate, test and maintain desktop/web applications and Java microservices; build and maintain CI/CD pipelines; collaborate with SW, HW and test teams; identify technical risks and report to leadership; work in an Agile, process-oriented environment. On-site in San Diego, requires Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level toolsets to exploit large operational data sets. Build CI/CD pipelines, collaborate across engineering disciplines (Cloud, Networking, DevSecOps, Test), perform data analysis/predictive trending (including AI/ML), manage databases and containers, interpret ICDs, and support mission-critical, on-site defense systems requiring high security clearance.

Build and maintain full-stack features across a Django back end and React front end. Develop RESTful APIs, design database schemas (PostgreSQL/MySQL), ensure performance and reliability, work with OCI container tooling in Linux, write tests and documentation, and participate in code reviews through the full product lifecycle.

Design, implement, test, and integrate high-quality software for defense customers. Convert requirements into technical designs, develop across stacks, ensure secure coding and quality through reviews and testing, support lab integrations, and manage risk and contractual deliverables.

Design, build, test, and integrate secure software components for mission systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow DoD engineering standards, support CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments (Docker/OCI, Kubernetes), assist automation and configuration management, and participate in software testing and integration to deliver reliable solutions.

Design, build, test, integrate, and sustain secure software for mission-critical DoD systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on front- and back-end features, CI/CD (Jenkins), containerization, Kubernetes, and system integration while adhering to DoD security and performance standards.

Develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight/mission-critical systems. Participate in full software lifecycle in Agile teams, debug performance/timing issues, work with RTOS and avionics interfaces, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain required security clearances. On-site role requiring U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance; travel up to 25%.

Design, develop, document, test, and debug mission systems software. Participate in full SDLC within Agile Scrum teams, perform requirement verification, integration, and system-level testing. Collaborate with IPT leads, integration and software REs, and hardware teams to integrate software with external interfaces and lab test environments. Maintain software quality, follow sector processes, and obtain/maintain required U.S. Secret clearance.

Design, implement, and deliver user-facing enterprise software and GUI applications in an Agile environment. Develop Java/JEE microservices, integrate web services/JMS/XML, collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow SDLC, and support testing, DevSecOps and deployment. On-site role with occasional travel and strict security clearance requirements.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participate in full SDLC within Agile Scrum teams, work on architecture, multi-threaded applications, integration, and qualification. Collaborate with Systems, DevSecOps, Test Automation, and Cloud teams. On-site in San Diego; requires Top Secret/SAP eligibility and travel up to 25%.

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for advanced algorithmic applications, enhancing software architecture and collaborating with different teams and customers to meet national security needs.

Design, develop, and operate stateful AWS applications and microservices. Validate releases for large multi-locale IVR systems, modify configurations via SQL, pre-stage deployments with Jenkins and git, and troubleshoot system/network issues using Unix commands. Work independently and engage with clients.

Develop, test, and maintain complex front-end software components; translate requirements into working software; participate in design, code reviews, Agile teams, and troubleshooting; mentor junior staff and ensure accessibility and engineering best practices.

Build scalable Trust & Safety web applications, backend services, and tooling. Work with frontend (React/TypeScript), backend (Node.js, Python, Go), cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD and observability to improve moderation, enforcement, telemetry, and developer productivity across gaming platforms.

The Software Engineer II, Data Engineering will design and maintain data infrastructure, develop data pipelines, optimize performance, and ensure data compliance.

As a Software Engineer I, you will develop software features for retail automation, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate across teams to improve products.

Develop and maintain C/C++ swarm autonomy code for ground stations and drones, implement swarming algorithms and communications protocols, extend Python web services, collaborate on architecture, and support field testing and demonstrations.

The Software Engineer will focus on data quality engineering and functional integration, working within an agile team to manage and write test cases based on a large data schema.

The Software Engineer (DevOps) role focuses on supporting tax season operations by enhancing infrastructure, deploying updates, and managing related technology systems.

As a Software Engineer II, you will support and evolve the Warehouse Management System, focusing on backend development and system reliability, collaborating with senior engineers and nearshore developers.